School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Widener University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
AddressOne University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
Phone610-499-4000
WEBhttps://www.widener.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Widener University/Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/military-veterans-admissions/financial-aid
Disability Servicehttps://www.widener.edu/student-experience/student-success-support/student-accessibility-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Widener University is 84.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.00%. The application fees are $35 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate84.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)15.00 %
Graduate Application Fees$35
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Tuition & Fees

Widener's 2024 tuition & fees is $53,638 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.87% compared to the last year's rate ($51,639).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $27,105. The graduate tuition increased by 3.65% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$53,638
Graduate Tuition & Fees$27,105
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 5,416 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,128 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Widener has 2,555 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,861 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,416
Undergraduate Students2,555
Graduate Students2,861
Online Enrollment1,128
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Widener offers 173 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Widener
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs173 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
Employment services✔
Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔